Newborn Essentials
I just recently gave birth to a baby girl on April 24, 2015. She's healthy and very much look like her dad :) I must say having a newborn is not easy and you need all the help you can get. Besides family members, I have some products and tools that help me care for my newborn. The products I mention is what had help me and I hope it might help you too. Please keep in mind what works for my baby might not work for you and these products are just a suggestions.
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| My baby 1 month old |
One of our most use item in the house. I have a two story house and we keep this one downstairs. Great for changing and sleeping during the day. It saves me from going up and down the stairs. The storage space we use for diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream, hand sanitizer, clothes, burp cloths and other items.
2. Bathtub-4moms Infant Tub
Another most use item in the house. My baby loves bath and this bath tub is great. It shows the perfect temperature for a bath so you don't have to worry if the water is too hot or cold for the little one. It is also big enough so that your little one can bathe comfortably. I use a sponge cushion to give my little one more support (this sold separately).
The sponge cushion: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12293405&cp=&parentPage=search
3. Wipe Warmer-Prince Lionheart Premium Wipe Warmer
I didn't think that this item was a necessity at first but my mom convince me to get it; and I am glad I did. My little girl doesn't care for a cold wipe in the middle of the night. This warmer made midnight diaper change a bit more enjoyable.
4. Swaddle Blanket-Aden & Anais Swaddling Cloths
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| Moonlight |
Swaddling blankets are a must for my little girl because she loves to be swaddle. Any brand will work however I love this particular brand because the material is very nice and thin (muslin) but warm enough for her. It's also very large which make swaddling easier.
(Target also carry this brand and sometime you can find them at Marshalls for less)
5. Mittens-Gerber Girls Light Purple and White Texture Mittens
We all know that newborn baby has long and sharp finger nails and they like to scratch their face. My little girl born with long fingers and this particular style of mittens are the only ones that can fit her hands and stay on her; other mittens comes off. This mittens only come in pink and white (for girls) and blue and white (for boys). I bought 2 sets of them.
6. Nursing cover-Udder Covers
Natalie
I love these covers because it gives you privacy while you are nursing in public. They look very cute as well.
7. Swing/Rocker-4moms MamaRoo
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4moms MamaRoo infant Seat - Multi-Plush |
My little girl loves to be in motion and she loves the mamaroo. It supposed to mimic mother movements so that it will comfort baby just like when she/he was in the womb.
8. Diaper Pails-Playtex Diaper Genie
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| Diaper Genie Elite |
Diaper Genie Elite: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=32647756&cp=2255957.2273443.3242082.46238796.46239176&parentPage=family
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| Diaper Genie Essentials |
Diaper Genie Essentials: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2437622&cp=2255957.2273443.3242082.46238796.46239176&parentPage=family
My husband was not convinced that we need a diaper pail but he soon change his mind after the first week. These pail keep the odor in and keep our house from smelling like dirty diapers. We have both pails; one for upstairs and one downstairs. Personally I like the Elite better because it's bigger and you don't have to touch the pail in order to put in the dirty diaper.
10. Baby Carrier- Ergobaby 360 Carrier
This is another thing that my husband was skeptical about getting because it's expensive. I decided to get it anyway because I know I want to carry my baby around. However the first week my husband change his mind because his little girl loves to be carry around in it. My daughter loves to be carried around and often fell asleep. I use it with the infant insert.
11. Burp Cloths
I underestimated the importance of burp cloths. I didn't think that this will be use as much as it did. My baby girl spit up and drool a lot and I honestly almost ran out of burp cloths. So, my advice is to stock up on these as well; you don't have to get an expensive one.
12. Stain Remover-Dreft Laundry Stain Remover
This has been a life saver. Those blow outs can be very messy and it can destroyed that nice outfit that you put on.
13. Waterproof changing pad liners-Munchkin changing pad liners
Changing pad liners is a must with babies. These liners have save me from washing bed sheets and changing pad covers. I really like this particular brand because it's light weight, doesn't stain easily, and it sure is waterproof.
14. Wet & Dry bag
Another great item for on the go. When you baby has a blow out, you want to have something to store you baby's dirty clothes; this bag is great for that. Unlike a ziploc bag, this bag will not only seal off the smell but it also seal of any wetness. This item is definitely a must for me.
15. Nail Clipper
As many of you know that newborn baby most likely to have long and sharp nails when they are born. It is very important to have nail clippers to trim their nails. My little girl scratch herself many times and having nail clippers to trim her nail is a must.
16. Nursing App-BabyNursing for iphone
I use this app to keep track of my baby's feeding and wet/dirty diapers because it is important to keep track in order to know weather the baby eat enough. By keeping track you can also have easy access in case your doctor ask you during visit. I particularly like this app because it's easy to use and it can keep track of her vaccinations and activity as well.
Xoxo,
Fay Ming
